So there's just no excuse, no reason to continue to keep the cruise industry tied to the pier. States are taking steps to tighten security at their capitol buildings following a warning by the FBI to prepare for armed protests in the days leading up to the the presidential inauguration on Jan. 20. "It would be unconstitutional. Copyright 2020 NPR. As NPR's Miami correspondent, Greg Allen reports on the diverse issues and developments tied to the Southeast. The Biden administration has announced it's extending temporary protected status to Venezuelans in the U.S. G ALLEN: Several months ago, the CDC replaced its outright ban on cruises from U.S. ports with something called a conditional sail order. He covers everything from breaking news to economic and political stories to arts and environmental stories. cum laude. Florida Gov. He covers everything from breaking news to economic and political stories to arts and environmental stories. By Greg Allen • Mar 2, 2021 . It's also critically endangered. To be 14, 15 months in and still not being able for our members to work these cruise vessels that mean so much to us has been devastating. Florida and Alaska recently filed a lawsuit against the agency, asking for an immediate end to the cruise ban. A trade group says the shutdown has cost the industry some $17 billion in direct costs and affected more than 100,000 workers. President Trump recently signed an order extending a ban on drilling in U.S. waters in the Atlantic. He moved into this role in 2006, after four years as NPR's Midwest correspondent. When he gets someone on the line, which is rare, he launches into his appeal, "We're a Democratic organization just calling around to make sure you are registered to vote as a Democrat.". He moved into this role in 2006, after four years as NPR's Midwest correspondent. It would be unwise and it would be unjust," Gov. Here's Frank Del Rio. As NPR's Miami correspondent, Greg Allen reports on the diverse issues and developments tied to the Southeast. Ron DeSantis says he is lifting all restrictions on businesses statewide that were imposed to control the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. He covers everything from breaking news to economic and political stories to arts and environmental stories. NPR's Greg Allen reports that this decision comes after months of lobbying, letters and lawsuits by the cruise industry and its supporters. By Greg Allen • Jan 28, 2021 Researchers with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration believe they have identified a new species of whale in the Gulf of Mexico. The bad news is that in Florida, as elsewhere, the demand far exceeds the supply of vaccine, creating a first-come-first-served process that has left some groups out. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. It aims to restore 3 million square feet after decades of decline. TORIN RAGIN: This pandemic just came out of nowhere, hit us like a ton of bricks. He covers everything from breaking news to economic and political stories to arts and environmental stories. In a state with 4.5 million people 65 and over, that's good news. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says that's taking jobs away from his state. Scarcely a day goes by that Gov. He covers everything from breaking news to economic and political stories to arts and environmental stories. As NPR's Miami correspondent, Greg Allen reports on the diverse issues and developments tied to the Southeast. NPR's Greg Allen reports the order affects more than 300-thousand Venezuelans, many of whom live in Florida. He covers everything from breaking news to economic and political stories to arts and environmental stories. He covers everything from breaking news to economic and political stories to arts and environmental stories. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says companies that comply with new guidelines may head out as early as mid-July. As NPR's Miami correspondent, Greg Allen reports on the diverse issues and developments tied to the Southeast. He covers everything from breaking news to economic and political stories to arts and environmental stories. He covers everything from breaking news to economic and political stories to arts and environmental stories. He covers everything from breaking news to economic and political stories to arts and environmental stories. They have, for example, allowed companies that carry 250 passengers or fewer to set sail. DEL RIO: That's a little fly in the ointment, I have to admit to you. Norwegian Cruise Line is building a new terminal here, but it's not clear when the company can use it. As NPR's Miami correspondent, Greg Allen reports on the diverse issues and developments tied to the Southeast. He moved into this role in 2006, after four years as NPR's Midwest correspondent. Allen was a key part of NPR's coverage of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, providing some of the first reports on the disaster. G ALLEN: There are signs of progress. Miami-Dade County says it will not fully comply with a decision by Florida Gov. Before moving into reporting, Allen served as the executive producer of NPR's national daily live call-in show, Talk of the Nation. Most significantly, that means restaurants and bars in the state can now operate at full capacity. As NPR's Miami correspondent, Greg Allen reports on the diverse issues and developments tied to the Southeast. NPR's Greg Allen reports that this decision comes after months of lobbying, letters and lawsuits by the cruise industry and its supporters. At the same time, Norwegian and other cruise lines have begun offering cruises that originate in Bermuda, Barbados and other ports in the Caribbean. 1 place to do it in the world, or are they going to be doing it out of the Bahamas or other location? GREG ALLEN, BYLINE: At … As NPR's Miami correspondent, Greg Allen reports on the diverse issues and developments tied to the Southeast. He says some of his 800 members have seen their hours and wages drop over the last year by more than 80%. He moved into this role in 2006, after four years as NPR's Midwest correspondent. Elected officials in Florida are reacting strongly against media reports that the White House is considering imposing domestic travel restrictions to control the spread of COVID-19. As NPR's Miami correspondent, Greg Allen reports on the diverse issues and developments tied to the Southeast. Cruise ships are docked, but just for servicing - not for passengers. As NPR's Miami correspondent, Greg Allen reports on the diverse issues and developments tied to the Southeast. More recently, he played key roles in NPR's reporting in 2018 on the devastation caused on Florida's panhandle by Hurricane Michael and on the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. The Florida Democratic Party Has A Problem: It's Broke And Disorganized. 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He moved into this role in 2006, after four years as NPR's Midwest correspondent. The new "no sail" order, issued late Wednesday, expires Oct. 31. Chan School of Public Health, has studied the outbreaks on cruise ships last year, including the Diamond Princess, where more than 700 were infected and 14 people died. The CDC calls it a phased plan for resuming cruises. He began his career at WXPN-FM as a student, and there he was a host and producer for a weekly folk music program that included interviews, features, and live and recorded music. Ron DeSantis said Thursday at a vaccination site in Port Charlotte, on Florida's Gulf Coast. As NPR's Miami correspondent, Greg Allen reports on the diverse issues and developments tied to the Southeast. He moved into this role in 2006, after four years as NPR's Midwest correspondent. The state now leads the nation in vaccinating senior citizens. GREG ALLEN, BYLINE: At the Port of Miami, things are quiet. It will be a year and a half before the first votes are cast in the 2022 midterms, but volunteers are already staffing phone banks to start organizing Florida's Democratic voters. He moved into this role in 2006, after four years as NPR's Midwest correspondent. It's requiring companies to build labs on its ships for COVID testing and adopt other safeguards, like having agreements in place with local health authorities in all ports. Ron DeSantis isn't holding a news conference somewhere in Florida, talking about his policy of providing the COVID-19 vaccine to "seniors first." Many state capitals have already seen protests by people upset by President Trump's loss in the election. It provides new protections for police and increases the penalties for people who take part in property damage or violence during protests. FRANK DEL RIO: We no longer are in control of our business or our industry; the government is. The authoritative record of NPR’s programming is the audio record. After being shut down for more than a year, the cruise industry is frustrated over the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's lack of a clear timeline for setting sail again. Allen has been with NPR for three decades as an editor, executive producer, and correspondent. The Rice's whale is a filter feeder that can grow to 42 feet. On Wednesday, the president put out a statement responding to reports of more demonstrations. He moved into this role in 2006, after four years as NPR's Midwest correspondent. He covers everything from breaking news to economic and political stories to arts and environmental stories. NPR's Greg Allen reports. He moved into this role in 2006, after four years as NPR's Midwest correspondent. NPR's Greg Allen reports the order affects more than 300-thousand Venezuelans, many of whom live in Florida. I've spent more than 30 years in public broadcasting at local public radio stations, as an independent producer and with NPR as an editor, executive producer and correspondent. Today the state outlined guidelines for when they can eventually reopen. As NPR's only correspondent in Florida, Allen covered the dizzying boom and bust of the state's real estate market, as well as the state's important role in the 2008 and 2016 presidential elections. CDC Extends Ban On Cruises From U.S. DEL RIO: Almost half a million people have cruised since last July and using a lot fewer protocols - without vaccines, mind you - compared to where we are today. By Greg Allen • Jan 28, 2021 Researchers with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration believe they have identified a new species of whale in the Gulf of Mexico. He moved into this role in 2006, after four years as NPR's Midwest correspondent. By Greg Allen • Mar 2, 2021 . NPR's Greg Allen reports that this decision comes after months of lobbying, letters and lawsuits by the cruise industry and its supporters. As NPR's Miami correspondent, Greg Allen reports on the diverse issues and developments tied to the Southeast. He covers everything from breaking news to economic and political stories to arts and environmental stories. His radio career includes working an independent producer and as a reporter/producer at NPR member station WYSO-FM in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Allen graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1977, with a B.A. Prior to that, Allen spent a decade at NPR's Morning Edition. As NPR's Miami correspondent, Greg Allen reports on the diverse issues and developments tied to the Southeast. As NPR's Miami correspondent, Greg Allen reports on the diverse issues and developments tied to the Southeast. Seven months after they shut down due to the coronavirus, California's theme parks remain closed. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. Joe Allen, an environmental health expert at Harvard's T.H. Before coming to NPR, Allen was a reporter with NPR member station WHYY-FM in Philadelphia from 1987 to 1990. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2021 NPR. As NPR's Miami correspondent, Greg Allen reports on the diverse issues and developments tied to the Southeast. Hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans who have fled the political and economic turmoil of their home country can now legally remain—and work—here. Norwegian Cruise Line is building a new terminal here, but it's not clear when the company can use it. He covers everything from breaking news to economic and political stories to arts and environmental stories. But the big cruise lines complain that although they're adopting the safeguards, there's still no timeline for when they can actually restart. As NPR's Miami correspondent, Greg Allen reports on the diverse issues and developments tied to the Southeast. He moved into this role in 2006, after four years as NPR's Midwest correspondent. He covers everything from breaking news to economic and political stories to arts and environmental stories. NPR's Greg Allen reports the order affects more than 300-thousand Venezuelans, many of whom live in Florida. He covers everything from breaking news to economic and political stories to arts and environmental stories. In a letter to cruise lines, the CDC said it will speed up the deliberations on approving companies' restart plans. The federal government just launched an ambitious effort to try and preserve one of Florida's endangered coral reefs. He moved into this role in 2006, after four years as NPR's Midwest correspondent. He covers everything from breaking news to economic and political stories to arts and environmental stories. Florida's governor has signed a law that he called the "strongest anti-rioting, pro-law enforcement measure in the country." It's also critically endangered. G ALLEN: Now that vaccines are widely available, cruise lines believe it's safe to resume sailings from U.S. ports, but first, they have to convince the CDC. As NPR's Greg Allen reports, just this week, forecasters are issuing advisories on three systems - two in the Atlantic, one in the Pacific. As NPR's Miami correspondent, Greg Allen reports on the diverse issues and developments tied to the Southeast. In Miami, Torin Ragin heads the International Longshoremen's Association local. As NPR's Miami correspondent, Greg Allen reports on the diverse issues and developments tied to the Southeast. Bloomberg this week raised some $16 million for a fund established by the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition to help felons who have completed their sentences vote in the upcoming election. GREG ALLEN, BYLINE: At the Port of Miami, things are quiet. After being shut down for more than a year, there are signs cruise ships may soon resume sailing from U.S. ports. He helped Cuban Americans gain equal representation in government and fought for the repeal of an English-only law in Miami-Dade County. Accuracy and availability may vary. He covers everything from breaking news to economic and political stories to arts and environmental stories. He moved into this role in 2006, after four years as NPR's Midwest correspondent. Visit our website terms of use and permissions pages at www.npr.org for further information. After a year in which ships remain docked while the company lost some $4 billion, CEO Frank Del Rio is angry. G ALLEN: At his news conference announcing the lawsuit, DeSantis was asked about an executive order he signed banning companies from requiring customers to show proof of vaccination. County Mayor Carlos Gimenez, speaking Tuesday with local medical advisors, and in a conference call with White House Coronavirus Task Force Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx and the nation's leading infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, said that the number of COVID-19 cases in the county has declined because it has reopened very slowly. G ALLEN: It's one more hurdle cruise lines will have to cross as they look for a way to restart. He moved into this role in 2006, after four years as NPR's Midwest correspondent. He covers everything from breaking news to economic and political stories to arts and environmental stories. The Florida Democratic Party Has A Problem: It's Broke And Disorganized. This week, the CDC agreed that vaccinating all passengers and crew will allow cruises to restart sometime this summer. Allen's reporting played an important role in NPR's coverage of the aftermath and the rebuilding of New Orleans, as well as in coverage of the BP oil spill which brought new hardships to the Gulf coast. Ken Telesco is in Seattle, but he's calling Democrats in Florida. RON DESANTIS: People are going to cruise one way or another. Ron DeSantis to lift most restrictions aimed at controlling the spread of coronavirus, saying it's too soon to safely reverse the precautions. NPR transcripts are created on a rush deadline by Verb8tm, Inc., an NPR contractor, and produced using a proprietary transcription process developed with NPR. As NPR's Miami correspondent, Greg Allen reports on the diverse issues and developments tied to the Southeast. Copyright 2021 NPR. As NPR's Miami correspondent, Greg Allen reports on the diverse issues and developments tied to the Southeast. He covers everything from breaking news to economic and political stories to arts and environmental stories. Is It Safe To Reopen Theme Parks In California? Although they've been shut down here, companies have been offering cruises in Asia and Europe since last year, Del Rio says, without significant problems. GREG ALLEN, BYLINE: At … It's a question is - are we going to do it out of Florida, which is the No. He's produced stories highlighting the state's unique culture and natural beauty, from Miami's Little Havana to the Everglades. NPR's Greg Allen reports the order affects more than 300-thousand Venezuelans, many of whom live in Florida. NPR's Greg Allen reports that this decision comes after months of lobbying, letters and lawsuits by the cruise industry and its supporters. He moved into this role in 2006, after four years as NPR's Midwest correspondent. Florida's attorney general is asking law enforcement agencies to open an investigation of a contribution made by billionaire and former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg to help pay the fines and court fees of felons. 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